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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes

Indulge in these luscious Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, rich vanilla, and a delightful caramelized sugar topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups buttermilk
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
  • 1 large egg
For the Crème Brûlée Topping
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for caramelizing on top)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and egg until smooth.
  7. Place about a tablespoon of the cupcake batter in each liner, followed by a tablespoon of cheesecake filling, then top off with another tablespoon of cupcake batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooled, sprinkle about a teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each cupcake and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar or briefly broil them in the oven.

Notes

Make ahead: Prepare the cupcake batter and cheesecake filling ahead of time. Top with caramelized sugar just before serving. You can also top them with whipped cream or serve with fresh berries for extra decadence.